There are 6 ways to get from Cary to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane RDU - MSP
5h 12m$128–558Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
34h 33m$401–886Bus
- Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
36h 9m$210–436Drive 1,189.3 mi
- Drive from Cary to Minneapoliscar 1,189.3 mi
20h 30m$217–314Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CLT - MSP
8h 18m$172–755Train, bus
- Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
37h 4m$374–789
Cary to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cary to Minneapolis is to fly which costs $120 - $600 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Cary to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Cary Depot and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Regional Transit Center, Durham, Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Cary to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 33m.
The distance between Cary and Minneapolis is 1006 miles. The road distance is 1196.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cary to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 34h 33m and costs $400 - $900.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Cary to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Cary to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
Cary to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Cary to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $900 and takes 34h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $210 - $440 and takes 36h 9m.
What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cary to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 34h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Cary to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Minneapolis is 1h behind Cary. It is currently 5:14 PM in Cary and 4:14 PM in Minneapolis.
Cary to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Minneapolis is 1196 miles. It takes approximately 20h 30m to drive from Cary to Minneapolis.
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